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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 31 MIN

How to support a colleague diagnosed with cancer – PRWeek podcast

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How can PR pros support a colleague diagnosed with cancer? PRWeek’s latest Beyond the Noise podcast episode discusses this important topic. Our guest this week is Emily Luscombe, who is a partner at sustainability consulting firm ERM, where she leads the strategic communications specialism. She joins PRWeek’s Siobhan Holt (UK deputy editor).Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.On this week’s podcast, Luscombe discusses her 2022 cancer diagnosis and talks about her experiences. In the podcast, she explains how businesses and colleagues can better support cancer patients and those with chronic illnesses.Luscombe candidly talks about her diagnosis, how she informed her management and colleagues, and how she handled the mental and physical aspects. She offers her advice to those who may be going through a similar situation, and explains how business and the PR industry as a whole can better support cancer patients or those caring for someone going through treatment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can PR pros support a colleague diagnosed with cancer? PRWeek’s latest Beyond the Noise podcast episode discusses this important topic. Our guest this week is Emily Luscombe, who is a partner at sustainability consulting firm ERM, where she leads the strategic communications specialism. She joins PRWeek’s Siobhan Holt (UK deputy editor).Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.On this week’s podcast, Luscombe discusses her 2022 cancer diagnosis and talks about her experiences. In the podcast, she explains how businesses and colleagues can better support cancer patients and those with chronic illnesses.Luscombe candidly talks about her diagnosis, how she informed her management and colleagues, and how she handled the mental and physical aspects. She offers her advice to those who may be going through a similar situation, and explains how business and the PR industry as a whole can better support cancer patients or those caring for someone going through treatment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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